Helping Children Develop Good Judgment

Good judgment and decision-making skills develop from experience combined with reflection. As parents, our goal is to provide our children with experiences in decision-making and opportunities for reflection to foster the development of good judgment. We can start by giving children practice in making choices from a young age, allowing them to express their preferences and make decisions about non-critical matters. It is important to clearly establish boundaries and areas where parents retain control, while gradually giving children age-appropriate decision-making authority. Additionally, we should consciously help our children develop good judgment by engaging in reflective conversations around their decisions, discussing potential repercussions, and offering opportunities for self-reflection.